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WET 914K

1972 Volkswagen Beetle

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,998 mi
Last recorded68,998 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Beetle44,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWET 914K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 68,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,082 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 67,738 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 67,611 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 67,362 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 67,341 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,927 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,900 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,895 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,245 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,821 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,434 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 65,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,013 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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WET 914K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 44,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WET 914K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WET 914K?

You can check the full history of WET 914K by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WET 914K registered?

WET 914K is a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 April 1972.

Is WET 914K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WET 914K shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WET 914K have outstanding finance?

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